The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE), Office of Career and Technical Education, Division of Technical Schools has an opening for an Assistant Director I.
The Kentucky Department of Education is a service agency of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, and part of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet. The department provides resources and guidance to Kentucky's public schools and districts as they implement the state's P-12 education requirements. The department also serves as the state liaison for federal education requirements and funding opportunities.
The department is led by an appointed commissioner of education, who is hired by and answers to the 11-member Kentucky Board of Education. Offices are administered by associate commissioners and divisions within those offices are administered by division directors.
The department employs approximately 425 Frankfort-based workers; 175 employees in support of the Kentucky School for the Blind (Jefferson County) and Kentucky School for the Deaf (Boyle County); and about 518 employees at the 50 Area Technology Centers across the state.
OUR MISSION
To partner with districts, schools, families, students, business, industry, and communities to provide leadership and support to ensure success for each and every student.
OUR CORE VALUES
- Equity
- Achievement
- Collaboration
- Integrity
The department's major activities include:
- Administering the statewide assessment and accountability system;
- Providing technical assistance to schools and districts in the areas of finance, management and curriculum;
- Providing support and information to the Kentucky Board of Education as it promulgates state education regulations;
- Overseeing the state education technology system; and
- Monitoring school and district compliance with state and federal laws.
- Providing instructional services to students at Kentucky School for the Blind, Kentucky School for the Deaf and the Area Technology Centers.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Provides management support to a division director in overseeing all programmatic functions within the Division of Technical Schools. Identifies and reviews programs, policy issues, and management issues that cross organizational lines and develops recommendations. Coordinates and plan professional training for career and technical education teachers and staff along with providing direct co-support and co-organization for the New Teacher Institute (NTI). Performs other duties as required.
- Provides support to division director in overseeing programmatic operations of the division including Kentucky New Teacher Institute implementation and administration. Assists with daily operations of NTI, including participant monitoring, compliance tracking, mentor coordination, curriculum support, and maintaining records, databases, and documentation aligned with state and federal requirements.
- Plans, coordinates, & delivers career & technical education (CTE) professional development programs. Assess CTE professional development needs through data analysis, surveys, & stakeholder consultation; design & implement diverse training initiatives (in-person and virtual), including workshops, e-learning, & the KY Learning Hub; & support the development & delivery of NTI programming.
- Manages program operations, logistics, and communications. Coordinates scheduling, registration, logistics for professional learning events and maintains a master calendar. Communicates requirements, expectations, and updates staff, participants, and stakeholders. Oversees promotion and outreach efforts to ensure strong engagement.
- Engages with internal and external stakeholders to support program delivery. Researches and recommends professional development resources and technology. Coordinates vendor/consultant services and procurement processes. Represents division and Office of Career and Technical Education in meetings and professional forums.
- Reviews divisional programs to identify issues and areas of improvement and growth to evaluate effectiveness and ensure accountability. Develops and implements evaluation tools. Collects and analyzes participation and outcome data. Prepares reports (including Perkins reporting) and recommends continuous improvement strategies to enhance program quality and impact.
Benefits and Perks:
· Comprehensive health insurance (effective first day of employment)
· Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
· Optional Insurance (Dental/Vision)
· Life Insurance
· Retirement savings.
· Paid Leave (annual, sick, compensatory, jury, voting, election, blood donation, living organ, educational, military)
· Paid holidays (12.5 days per year, 13.5 days in a Presidential Election year)
· Deferred Compensation/Free Financial Planning Program
· Professional development opportunities and ongoing training.
· A collaborative and innovative work environment.
· Flexible Work Schedules
· Employee Resource Groups
· Employee Recognition
· Employee Wellness Programs
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Four years of administrative or management experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree will substitute for one year of the required experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Additional administrative, management, or research experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONE
PREFERRED SKILLS/DUTIES/ABILITIES
Technology, organization, communication, problem solving
Pay Grade: 18
Gross Monthly Salary Range: $5,271.84-$6,880.26
Position Number: 31176715
Applicants and employees in this classification may be required to submit to a drug screening test and background check.
Applicants currently under contract with a local school district are required to provide a written release from their superintendent prior to an offer of employment is given.
In accordance with KRS 161.220 the applicant selected for this position will become a member of the Teachers' Retirement System.
For further information concerning the application process, go to the following link: Personnel Cabinet
Inquiries about this position should be directed to: Katlyn Comley, Division of Resource Management, 300 Sower Blvd, Frankfort, KY 40601; Fax: 502-564-6771.
Email: katlyn.comley@education.ky.gov
The closing date to apply for this position: 7/10/26 8pm EST
The agency may authorize the selected applicant to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time. Telework will not be permitted outside the state of Kentucky.
The Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. KDE will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.
For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that KDE has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at
1-888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D